Ground mounted on-grid solar power plant installation and performance analysis: A case study in Gaziantep

The danger of rapid depletion of fossil fuels, and the adverse effects on human health and the environment from these sources increase the importance of renewable energy sources day by day. For this reason, the installation of systems that obtain electrical energy from the sun, which is one of the renewable energy sources and is an endless energy source, is increasing rapidly. The study aims to compare the data of the photovoltaic-based solar power plant owned by Gaziantep Hasan Kalyoncu University and the simulation results by changing the module technology and the placement angle of the panels; According to these results, to propose the most suitable angle and module technology for Gaziantep region. This study used four-year production data of Hasan Kalyoncu University's grid-connected Solar Power Plant between 01.01.2017-31.12.2020. In addition, simulations were made with PVGIS and PVSOL programs, both with the same module and with different module technology and different slope configurations from the plant. By comparing the obtained data, the most suitable module technology and inclination angle for the Gaziantep region are shared. The study is a resource for investors and academic studies to evaluate the potential of the region.